College/University professor seeks (permanent) girl friend to spend time with. NO expectations; let's let things develop and go where they may.

Prefer that she does not smoke, and absolutely no drugs please. She would have an average to - thin and trim build (please), would be ideal. (I mean no offence to anyone - but this is my preference.) Anything else is pretty much ok, as long as we are not headed into a long term life-time TV watching session. Life is much too short to just watch TV; surely we can find lots of other activities to engage us.

Someone who is down-to-earth, realistic in her expectations, who is up for some travelling.

I'm looking forward to spending time with a girl who is open to doing different things, such as travelling around Ontario on the weekend and enjoying what different small towns have to offer.

As long as you are open to exploring and trying (some) of the challenges in life, then I am happy.

I fly (real) aircraft as a hobby, I scuba dive, travel, play sports, water ski, photography (digital and film), have a cottage so cottage life is always fun.

I am not a 'player.'
I am looking for a monogamous relationship, which may turn out to be long-term.

Conversation (along with a coffee/muffin/donut) is always a good start.

Please, can we keep the first meeting/first date thing real.

A safe public location, a place where we can chat and get to know each other is all that I am committing to on a first (date) meet.

Everyone is (rather) paranoid today about safety, so a coffee, perhaps lunch in an open public location (such as a mall) that is known to the lady, is a reasonable first date. I see little point in sitting through a movie, unable to chat and converse; what is the net gain? Perhaps I have missed the point to dating, but it's not to sit in a movie theatre and never chat; it's about learning about your partner and seeing if there are common interests to consider a second.

I guess a common sense answer and a safe (first date) response is appropriate, which suggests something casual, in an open and public environment.

Please, it's only a first date: if we like each other, we can plan a million other things, but let's get over the first date jitters and give each other a chance.

I am looking to meet a new friend - and let the relationship/friendship grow as it may.

If either of us is not happy on the first date, then it's a non issue to excuse yourself and leave - and everyone (again) is safe and there are no issues.

If we enjoy each other's company, then we can make plans for an additional date/meeting.

I believe that common sense should prevail on a first date: just keep it simple.